ABC News Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOn Congress prepares for 'strange' and 'extraordinary' presidential address More than 1,600 typically attend, but this year only 200 may be in the chamber. • 7 min read President Biden’s 100-day progress report Here’s how President Joe Biden is doing with the initiatives he promised for his first 100 days in office. Evan Vucci/AP, FILE In a normal year, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., would be camping out in the House chamber for a coveted seat for President Joe Biden's first address to Congress on Wednesday. "I would love to give him an elbow, but not in a bad way," he joked.